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Car wrap advertisingVehicle wrap advertising can be done on almost any vehicle ranging from taxis, cars, sedan, L300s, Mitsubishi Canter trucks, Elf trucks even 16 wheeler trucks. Flat, corrugated or mix of metal and wood. You also have an option to do vinyl cut sized stickers. A nice wrap will send your message across and help maintain your car with a new look. We can wrap from bumper to hood, except the wheels.
Wrapping your vehicle truck is also cost effective than getting a repaint job. The time required in wrapping your car whether in matte or gloss finish, is faster and cheaper. CONTACT US NOW |
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How to start your vehicle wrap project?
Creating the design
Programs
Use any vector or raster program or a combination. The usual programs used are
For the final output, its best to use PDF as this format is universal. Can be loaded by the ripping software and can be edited either in Mac or Windows machine. Other acceptable formats which are ok as long - as their will never be editing prior to final printing are also JPG, TIF, PSD, SVG and PNG (for transparency). As much as possible, its best to finalize everything design related before sending it to the printer. Such revisions could produce downtime in the process.
- Adobe Photoshop - The best in raster design
- Adobe Illustrator - If you will be needing a mix of print and cut, this is highly compatible with Photoshop
- Corel Draw - alternative to Illustrator, but has some issues with moving images back to Photoshop
- Canva - yes anyone can design now. As long as you add bleeds, this could go right. No out of the box template, but its simple and better than the rest of the newbie designers there
- Photopea - It works like Photoshop and cloud base, premium features too
For the final output, its best to use PDF as this format is universal. Can be loaded by the ripping software and can be edited either in Mac or Windows machine. Other acceptable formats which are ok as long - as their will never be editing prior to final printing are also JPG, TIF, PSD, SVG and PNG (for transparency). As much as possible, its best to finalize everything design related before sending it to the printer. Such revisions could produce downtime in the process.
DPI (dots per inc)
There has been a lot of debate on what DPI must be used in designing wraps. After 8 yrs of exposure in sticker wraps. Its best to adjust the DPI from 300 dpi to 72 dpi. The reason 300 dpi is not recommended is that the computer takes forever to render a 300 dpi. Given this is a moving billboard, its best to stick with lower DPI for the computer to run smoothly.
Bleeding
Blank Stickers have a max of 60-inch wide, but most of the time we use 54-inch wide stickers. As installers will have the difficulty in tiling during installation. When designing its best 2 add 2 inches all sides, for overlap purposes.
Color profile
In printing the best color option is CMYK color space as this color profile is much more easy on adjusting colors. Before sending it to us or the printer, make sure its converted already in CMYK.
After you create the design and have decided on the color and finish. Its time to finalize your vinyl wrap project.
First, you need to make sure that the surface of your car is dry clean and free of any dirt or debris. If there are any areas that are not smooth, you will need to sand them down before you start wrapping. Its best to start with the finest sandpaper. Just to make sure you really have cleaned enough, you can use microfiber to wipe the edges. Or if doing corrugated truck sides, its best to use an air blower. Once the surface is prepped, you can begin applying the vinyl wrap. A thorough first step in wrap, will keep you from headaches later on.
Second, it's important to work slowly and carefully when applying the vinyl, especially if you are doing it yourself. Use a thick felt branded squeegee, as not to damage the the job or a vinyl wrap. One of the best squeegee are the branded ones like 3m and Mactac.
Third, If there are any wrinkles or bubbles, you can use a heat gun to smooth them out. Always start with the minimum setting in applying a heat or waft it slowly. Left to right and not top to bottom, as stickers have technicalities too. Top to bottom can make the sticker shrink, while sideways can make strengthen the adhesion. Once the vinyl is applied, you can trim away any excess material with a sharp utility knife.
Fourth and last, After the vinyl wrap is installed, you'll need to take care of it to keep it looking its best. Avoid washing your car for at least two weeks so that the adhesive can set properly. When you do wash it, be sure to use a mild soap and avoid scrubbing too hard. One of the best practices is to let them in the sunlight for days especially coding days.
Curing time is very important as this could break your effort in doing a quality car wrap. This is also to make sure that the sticker does adhere on the paint surface of the automotive. Wrap is an easy task, but it takes time to develop the skill of installation. The only disadvantage in the installation process is that, once a panel is not aligned, then the only option is to detach all the panels on that side.
After you create the design and have decided on the color and finish. Its time to finalize your vinyl wrap project.
First, you need to make sure that the surface of your car is dry clean and free of any dirt or debris. If there are any areas that are not smooth, you will need to sand them down before you start wrapping. Its best to start with the finest sandpaper. Just to make sure you really have cleaned enough, you can use microfiber to wipe the edges. Or if doing corrugated truck sides, its best to use an air blower. Once the surface is prepped, you can begin applying the vinyl wrap. A thorough first step in wrap, will keep you from headaches later on.
Second, it's important to work slowly and carefully when applying the vinyl, especially if you are doing it yourself. Use a thick felt branded squeegee, as not to damage the the job or a vinyl wrap. One of the best squeegee are the branded ones like 3m and Mactac.
Third, If there are any wrinkles or bubbles, you can use a heat gun to smooth them out. Always start with the minimum setting in applying a heat or waft it slowly. Left to right and not top to bottom, as stickers have technicalities too. Top to bottom can make the sticker shrink, while sideways can make strengthen the adhesion. Once the vinyl is applied, you can trim away any excess material with a sharp utility knife.
Fourth and last, After the vinyl wrap is installed, you'll need to take care of it to keep it looking its best. Avoid washing your car for at least two weeks so that the adhesive can set properly. When you do wash it, be sure to use a mild soap and avoid scrubbing too hard. One of the best practices is to let them in the sunlight for days especially coding days.
Curing time is very important as this could break your effort in doing a quality car wrap. This is also to make sure that the sticker does adhere on the paint surface of the automotive. Wrap is an easy task, but it takes time to develop the skill of installation. The only disadvantage in the installation process is that, once a panel is not aligned, then the only option is to detach all the panels on that side.
Do you have a vinyl wrap guide?
A vinyl wrap is a great way to change the look of your car without painting it. You can find many different designs and colors to choose from, and there are even companies that specialize in creating custom wraps like us SPM. The process of installing a vinyl wrap is not difficult, but there are a few things you need to know before you get started.
Frequently asked questions about vehicle vinyl wrap
Are automotive wraps removable?
Yes! they are all removable. And its best to invest in branded vinyl stickers like 3m, Mactac and Avery. Branded stickers are a little more expensive but the 2 major advantages is that. It wont produce a chipped paint after dismantling and colors tend to be more resilient when printed on branded vinyl's.
Does car wrap damage paint?
Yes and no. Yes when you used non branded stickers and when you wrap around on bad paint jobs. To lessen or prevent damage, its best to use the known brands. Their could be residue if your wraps are made 5 yrs ago. If any case their is, you can use adhesive stripper on those panels. Resale value of a vehicle could lower the value of car if the removal of the finished vinyl is still visible. A visible adhesive can attract dust and might require heavy detailing.
Do you provide warranty on the finished product?
Yes! we provide warranty on our vinyl vehicle wraps, if it peels. But we dont extend warranty on decal from scratches or rust. As this could be cause by whoever drives the car. Ideally, you might also need to add a clear protective wax to protect your car from dent, deeper scratches or damage.
Do you also wrap a car?
Yes we do! Even most of the samples here are truck stickers. We can design, print and install wraps for any car. WE can even customize metallic finishes or color change wraps even on a plane! That would be the coolest sticker out there.
If you still have questions you may contact us :)